Elaine Ferrell
Distance Learning Program Coordinator
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
Chose a bad school
Chose a bad major
Had trouble finding first job after grad school
Had a horrible job
Had another horrible job
Had a bad relationship
Keep following my journey
Education
High School
Bachelor
BA
American University
BA
American University
Graduate
MEd
The George Washington University
MEd
The George Washington University
Career
Distance Learning Program Coordinator
I communicate about science, manage a robust webinar program, and liaise with transportation professionals.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Science
Non-Profit Organizations
Communicating / Sharing Stories
Day to Day
Organizing people and dates, setting strategies, collaborating on various campaigns.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for college students
Internships, internships, internships! This goes for any job.
Recommended Education
My career is not related to what I studied. I'd recommend this path instead:
Bachelor
Communication, General
Communication, General
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Family:
"You can't do anything with an English degree."
Challenges I Overcame
School Stress
